# ThreadBook vs EmbroideryThreads

The clearest difference is price: EmbroideryThreads at Free against ThreadBook's $14.99. EmbroideryThreads also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). ThreadBook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (52 vs 5). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

EmbroideryThreads is free to download; ThreadBook costs $14.99 up front. EmbroideryThreads sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. ThreadBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThreadBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThreadBook has 52 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of ThreadBook's written reviews are positive against 70% of EmbroideryThreads's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ThreadBook ships an update monthly, EmbroideryThreads every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThreadBook | EmbroideryThreads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embroiderythreads/id6742739699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Miracles](https://appshunter.io/developer/455553681) | [Kanako Komatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799665417) |

## What reviewers say

### ThreadBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadbook/id1473738358)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your sewing, needlework, and embroidery threads with a comprehensive digital library. Track your existing threads, create shopping lists, and find perfect color matches using advanced search or your device's camera. Instantly convert thread colors between brands and types.

**Highlights:** Extensive thread library (50,000+ threads), Track 'My Threads' and 'Shopping List', Search by thread number or color, Color matching via camera or photo, Instant cross-brand thread conversion, Automatic library updates, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EmbroideryThreads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embroiderythreads/id6742739699)

Manage your embroidery thread collection and track which colors you own for specific projects. Easily add threads manually or in bulk for popular brands. This app helps you identify missing colors for your next design.

**Highlights:** Manage embroidery thread inventory, Track threads used per project, Check stock levels, Manual thread entry, Bulk registration for popular brands, Supports multiple thread types

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stitchy Day Plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Stitchy Day Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Coffee | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cupcake | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThreadBook free?

ThreadBook costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EmbroideryThreads free?

EmbroideryThreads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ThreadBook or EmbroideryThreads?

ThreadBook is rated higher. ThreadBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while EmbroideryThreads averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do ThreadBook or EmbroideryThreads have ads?

Neither ThreadBook nor EmbroideryThreads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThreadBook or EmbroideryThreads?

ThreadBook ships an update monthly, and EmbroideryThreads every 8 days. Most recently, ThreadBook was updated on October 29, 2026 and EmbroideryThreads on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*